<div><table><tr><td><div class="indented"><div class="indented">Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 62 / Friday, March 30, 2018 / Notices</div></div></td><td>13811</td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td></tr></table>  States of the United States (U.S.), Alaska and that portion of the Gulf of Mexico where the FAA provides air traffic services must submit their application to the Certificate Holding District Office (CHDO). The CHDO registers RVSM approved airframes in the FAA RVSM Approvals Database to track the approval status for operator airframes. Application information includes evidence of aircraft equipment and RVSM qualification information along with operational training and program elements. Respondents: Operators wishing to operate in RVSM airspace are required to submit application to the FAA. The FAA estimates processing 1,426 initial applications annually and 3,330 updates to existing approvals. Frequency: An operator must make application for initial approval to operate in RVSM airspace, or whenever requesting an update to an existing approval. Estimated Average Burden per Response: 4.00 hours for updates to exisiting applications and 6.8 hours for application for initial approvals.Estimated Total Annual Burden:23,017 hours [(3330 × 4.00) + (1426 ×6.8)]. Issued in Fort Worth, TX on March 22, 2018. Barbara L. Hall, FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer, Performance, Policy, and Records Management Branch, ASP–110. [FR Doc. 2018–06404 Filed 3–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P   DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments.  SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning qualified separate lines of business. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 29, 2018 to be assured of consideration.  ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Laurie Brimmer, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6529, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form should be directed to Kerry Dennis, at (202) 317–5751 or Internal Revenue Service, Room 6529, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet, at Kerry.Dennis@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:Title: Qualified Separate Lines ofBusiness.OMB Number: 1545–1221.Regulation Project Number: EE–147– 87 (T.D. 8376). Abstract: Section 414(r) of the Internal Revenue Code requires that employers who wish to test their qualified retirement plans on a separate line of business basis, rather than on a controlled group basis, provide notice to the IRS that the employer treats itself as operating qualified separate lines of business. Additionally, an employer may request an IRS determination that such lines satisfy administrative scrutiny. This regulation elaborates on the notice requirement and the determination process. Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.Estimated Number of Respondents:125. Estimated Time per Respondent: 3 hours, 33 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 444. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice.An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the  agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: March 27, 2018. Laurie Brimmer, Senior Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2018–06513 Filed 3–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Toll-Free Phone Line Project Committee AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice of Meeting.  SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Toll-Free Phone Line Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, April 10, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosalind Matherne at 1–888–912–1227 or 202–317–4115. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that an open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Toll-Free Phone Line Project Committee will be held Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time via teleconference. The public is invited to make oral comments or submit written statements for consideration. Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate must be made with Rosalind Matherne. For more information please contact Rosalind Matherne at 1–888–912–1227 or 202– 317–4115, or write TAP Office, 1111 Constitution Ave. NW, Room 1509, Washington, DC 20224 or contact us at the website: http://www.improveirs.org. 13812Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 62 / Friday, March 30, 2018 / Notices   The agenda will include various IRS issues. The committee will be discussing Toll-free issues and public input is welcomed. Dated: March 26, 2018. Kevin Brown, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. 2018–06509 Filed 3–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Special Projects Committee AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Treasury ACTION: Notice of meeting  SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Special Projects Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Wednesday, April 18, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew O’Sullivan at 1–888–912–1227 or (510) 907–5274. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that a meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Special Projects Committee will be held Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time via teleconference. The public is invited to make oral comments or submit written statements for consideration. Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate must be made with Matthew O’Sullivan. For more information please contact Matthew O’Sullivan at 1–888–912–1227 or (510) 907–5274, or write TAP Office, 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612–5217 or contact us at the website: http:// www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include various IRS issues.   The agenda will include a discussion on various special topics with IRS processes. Dated: March 26, 2018. Kevin Brown, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. 2018–06502 Filed 3–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Effective Dates and Other Issues Arising Under the Employee Benefit Provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1984 AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments.  SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning information collection requirements related to the guidance provided relating to the effective dates and other issues arising under the Employee Benefit Provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1984.  DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 29, 2018 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Roberto Mora-Figueroa, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. Requests for additional information or copies of the regulations should be directed to R. Joseph Durbala, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet, at RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Effective Dates and Other Issues Arising Under the Employee Benefit Provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1984. OMB Number: 1545–0916. Agency Number: TD 8073. Abstract: TD 8073 provides temporary regulations relating to effective dates and certain other issues arising under sections 91, 223, and 511–561 of the Tax Reform Act of 1984. These temporary regulations were generally presented in the form of questions and answers (Q&amp;A’s). Taxpayers may rely on them for guidance pending the issuance of final regulations. Current Actions: There is no change to the burden previously approved. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.  Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents:8,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,000. The following paragraph applies to all the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained if their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Desired Focus of Comments: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is particularly interested in comments that: <ul><li>Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;</li></ul> <ul><li>Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;</li></ul> <ul><li>Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and</li></ul> <ul><li>Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., by permitting electronic submissions of responses.</li></ul> Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the ICR for OMB approval of the extension of the information collection; they will also become a matter of public record. Approved: March 26, 2018. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS, Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2018–06499 Filed 3–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P</div>

IRS Toll-Free Phone Line Committee Announces Teleconference

Internal Revenue Service

The IRS has announced that the Toll-Free Phone Line Project Committee of its Taxpayer Advocacy Panel plans to hold a teleconference April 10 to discuss improving IRS customer service; for more information, contact Rosalind Matherne at (888) 912-1227.

The IRS has announced that the Toll-Free Phone Line Project Committee of its Taxpayer Advocacy Panel plans to hold a teleconference April 10 to discuss improving IRS customer service; for more information, contact Rosalind Matherne at (888) 912-1227.